Symbols of Poverty, Alienation, and Redemption in Crime and Punishment

💰The garret represents poverty, alienation, arrogance, and Raskolnikov's state of mind.

✝️The cross symbolizes Christianity, Christ's death and salvation, and the difference between sincere and hollow faith.

👑Napoleon serves as an example of an extraordinary man who sheds blood in pursuit of personal ambition.

💀Lazarus symbolizes new life through faith, as shown in the story read by Sonya.

🚪The garret's cramped and isolated environment represents Raskolnikov's self-imposed isolation and ability to obsessively plot his crimes.

What does the garret symbolize?

—The garret symbolizes poverty, alienation, arrogance, and Raskolnikov's state of mind.

What does the cross represent?

—The cross represents Christianity, Christ's death and salvation, and the difference between sincere and hollow faith.

Why is Napoleon mentioned?

—Napoleon serves as an example of an extraordinary man who sheds blood in pursuit of personal ambition.

Who is Lazarus in the story?

—Lazarus symbolizes new life through faith, and his story is read by Sonya.

What does the cramped room represent?

—The cramped room represents Raskolnikov's self-imposed isolation and his ability to obsessively plot his crimes.

00:01The garret, the cross, Napoleon, and Lazarus are recurring symbols in Crime and Punishment.

00:21The garret represents poverty, alienation, arrogance, and Raskolnikov's state of mind.

00:59The cross symbolizes Christianity, Christ's death and salvation, and the difference between sincere and hollow faith.

01:56Napoleon serves as an example of an extraordinary man who sheds blood in pursuit of personal ambition.

02:39Lazarus symbolizes new life through faith, as shown in the story read by Sonya.

03:08The garret's cramped and isolated environment represents Raskolnikov's self-imposed isolation and ability to obsessively plot his crimes.